NCRE SUMMER 2000 NEWSLETTER President's Message In early June, members of the Board--Mr. Jack Duncan, Dr. Garth Eldredge, and Dr. Marvin Kuehn--retreated to Tucson, Arizona, for two full days of discussions and planning. I only wish our membership could have joined us. Not only did we identify and review a number of important issues of interest to our membership, but we also had adequate time to have a full discussion of the issues and develop concerted action steps with assignments to ensure we make some progress in several areas. I would like to share a few of the issues with you. Dr. John Benshoff has produced a more detailed report featured on page 4 of this newsletter. One of the issues discussed was research. The NCRE leadership is interested in expanding our research agenda. Dr. Margaret Glenn, who chairs our research committee, has identified several new members for this commitee as we look at rewriting our research committee charge. This committee will do much more than review proposals for studies where our membership is requested to participate. We plan to expand our linkage with NIDRR as well as NIH and other public and private organizations. We also want to become a vehicle for rehabilitation counseling doctoral students planning and working on dissertations. In addition, we want to explore areas of studies where our organization can make a contribution. Mentoring new NCRE certified members is another important issue that was discussed at the retreat. The Board is interested in providing mentoring opportunities for our newer members by assisting them with their professional development and grooming them for leadership positions in our organization. To be more proactive, the idea of a Rehabilitation Education Think-Tank was put forth. NCRE is interested in partnering with other organizations interested in education, training and research in establishing a think-tank type of vehicle to offer the best thinking available around issues of concern--issues which address public policy and future directions, such as the role and function of the counselor in the next ten years. Establishing professional links through networking and partnering was identified as an improvement issue. Dr. Marvin Kuehn helped us revisit the importance of networking and partnering with a number of organizations, especially CORE and CRCC, as well as the importance of two-way communication. The National Rehabilitation Program planned for February 2001 will reinforce NCRE's commitment to its members. One hundred percent of this program is focused on our membership. Topics include curriculum development, rehabilitation research, student recruitment, on-campus challenges, publishing, and developing consultation skills. We expect over 200 rehabilitation educators, trainers, researchers, students, and friends. We also discussed new strategies to enhance funding for our work. As you can see, a lot of ground was covered. I can tell you, NCRE is on the move! ? ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Labor, Health and Human Services Education Bill Passed By Congress Jack C. Duncan • NCRE Counsel In June 2000, the U.S. Congress passed the Labor, Health and Human Services Education Appropriations Bill. The chart on the next page illustrates what the House and Senate have recommended. The House and Senate have now appointed conferees to resolve differences in their individual versions of this bill. As of July 23, 2000, President Clinton says he will veto the bill that is sent to him unless changes are made to address his priorities. These priorities do not include vocational rehabilitation. Most observers believe that a final bill will be put together representing a compromise. ? --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Board Retreat Focuses on National Meeting and Legislative Activities Dr. John Benshoff • NCRE 2nd Vice President The NCRE Board of Directors met in Tucson, Arizona, on June 2 & 3. Highlights from the action and issue-packed agenda include: THE NATIONAL NCRE CONFERENCE: The National Council on Rehabilitation Education National Conference was scheduled for February 22-25, 2001 at the Sheraton Tucson in Tucson, Arizona. The Board reviewed the hotel facilities and other logistic arrangements and developed an array of proposed workshop and keynote address topics. The intention of this conference is to bring together rehabilitation educators and students from across the country in a meeting run by rehabilitation educators for rehabilitation educators. Among the programmatic themes were mentoring, professional partnerships, expanding research horizons, exploring educational delivery models, international connections, and many others. Presentations will be solicited through a call for papers and through special invitations in select areas. Dr. Colleen Etzbach will chair the program committee. Overall conference responsibilities are in the very capable hands of Dr. Amos Sales. LEGISLATIVE ISSUES: Jack Duncan, NCRE Counsel, provided an update on current and future legislative issues. He noted that RSA funding for training has been level funded for the past 8 years. The Board went on record in favor of requesting additional funding for training from Congress for the next fiscal year, and developed a strategy for approaching key members of Congress and the Senate, The Board discussed the diversion of $500,000 in RSA training funds to the Department of Labor (DOL) to train DOL- funded staff about disability issues. The Board moved to express our concern that this seems to be an inappropriate use of scarce RSA training dollars. Finally, Duncan noted that reauthorization of the Rehabilitation Act would be occurring in FY 2004. The Board asserted the need to act proactively to support increased funding for all levels of rehabilitation education and research. Specific plans included: 1. Request an increase in training dollars of $10,000,000.00 in the next fiscal year. 2. Develop and support an action strategy for educating Congress and the Senate about training needs. 3. Continue to monitor RSA funding of outside training. In particular, protest shift of rehabilitation monies to DOL. 4. Continue collaboration with other leading rehabilitation organizations (i.e., CORE, CRCC, NRCA, ARCA, etc.). 5. Increase the membership base of NCRE. 6. Develop an educational think-tank to explore vital rehabilitation education activities. 7. Expand funding opportunities to include NIH and other federal entities, and private foundations and organizations. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- AWARDS COMMITTEE: Dr. Adele Patrick reported on activities of the Awards Committee. Traditionally, NCRE presents four awards: • Educator of the Year • Researcher of the Year • New Career in Rehabilitation Education • Distinguished Career Award In addition it was noted NCRE presents special presidential citations when appropriate. The Board voted to present the awards at the Spring National NCRE Conference in Tucson. Dr. Patrick will coordinate the awards process, along with a committee of former NCRE presidents. EDUCATIONAL THINK-TANK: The Board discussed the importance of holding an educational think-tank similar to the think-tank presently being conducted by the Rehabilitation Services Administration to discuss the role of the vocational rehabilitation counselor. The discussion centered around the reality that several organizations (NCRE, CORE, CRCC) have an active role in shaping rehabilitation education. HISTORY OF NCRE: Dr. Marvin Kuehn will head a group tracing the history of NCRE. Dr. Etzbach and Dr. Eldredge will also serve on this committee. ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE: It was announced that Dr. Garth Eldredge will retire as Administrative Secretary of NCRE late next spring. The Board voted to establish a Request for Proposals (RFP) process to fill this vital position. Dr. Kuehn and Dr. Eldredge will assist in the RFP development process, with a target date for announcing the RFP in the fall NCRE newsletter. The Search Committee to select a new Administrative Secretary will include Drs. Benshoff, Dew, Sales, and new 2nd VP. ? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Certification Maintenance Approval Plan: An NCRE Member Benefit Dr. John Benshoff • NCRE 2nd Vice President Every NCRE member who holds the CRC credential at one time or another is confronted with the 5-year recertification blues. At present, the Commission on Rehabilitation Counselor Certification (CRCC) requires all certified rehabilitation counselors to complete 100 hours of continuing education. A common problem of many faculty members is that they are frequently conducting meetings and workshops or are active in organizational activities, all of which may preclude attending continuing education activities. The following complaint is frequently heard: "I'm leading the workshop, and that takes away the opportunity to attend other workshops." NCRE can help you maintain your certification status. Through a long-standing agreement with CRCC, NCRE has the ability to approve a variety of professional activities towards recertification. We can issue approval hours for such faculty tasks as journal and book chapter publication, conference presentations and workshops, and the development of curriculum and similar materials. Of course, we also issue credits for attendance at NCRE-sponsored training activities such as the Fall Conference in Washington and the Spring NCRE National Conference scheduled for February 2001 in Tucson. I, as the 2nd Vice President, manage the recertification approval process. In order to participate in the NCRE process, you must be a certified individual or associate member and you must submit your materials for review at least 60 days before your certification renewal date. In addition, you should be prepared to submit supporting documentation about your publications, presentations, and other professional activities. There is no charge to NCRE members for this service, and many members report they recoup the cost of their dues through this service as CRCC charges a fee to evaluate nontraditional methods of acquiring CRC hours. If you are interested in learning more, or if your deadline date is looming, contact me at jbenshof@siu.edu or 618-536-7704. ? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Congratulations to the winners of our most recent elections for the NCRE Executive Board! 2nd Vice President MARGARET GLENN Virginia Commonwealth University Region II Representative EILEEN WOLKSTEIN New York University Region V Representative DARRELL TAYLOR Southern Illinois University-Carbondale Region VIII Representative ~TIE: To be resolved ~ JULIET FRIED University of Northern Colorado & DAVID PERRY University of North Dakota Thanks to all who were nominated and all who participated by voting. ? -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- NCRE Newsletter on the Web The NCRE Newsletter is posted on the NCRE Web Site at www.nchrtm.okstate.edu/ncre/ncre.html. If you do not want to continue receiving a paper copy of the Newsletter, please send an e-mail to halcain@cc.usu.edu with "NCRE Newsletter PC stop" in the subject line and request removal from the hard copy mailing list. ? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- SALE ON BROCHURES!! The office has a number of brochures available for purchase at reduced prices. Enclosed are copies of the brochures. While quantities last we will sell what we have for the following prices. This is a bargain! See the enclosed price sheet for new prices on the brochures. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Involvement in Professional Organizations: Opportunities for Rehabilitation Students Greg Mandrake Alan During my master's program at Bowling Green State University (BGSU) I was a member and then the president of the Student Rehabilitation Counseling Association (SRCA). Through the SRCA I became involved in the National Rehabilitation Counseling Association (NRA) and the Ohio Rehabilitation Association (ORA). As a student member of both the NRA and the ORA, I was afforded the opportunity to attend the ORA annual conference two consecutive years in exchange for volunteering. While volunteering, I was introduced to and interacted with a variety of rehabilitation professionals. In addition, I was able to attend several sessions of the conference each day. As a result of networking at the ORA conference, other students and I made several rehabilitation professionals contacts. Eventually, one contact led me to an ideal internship to be applied to my studies at BGSU and shortly thereafter to employment. Upon completing the Master's Degree in Rehabilitation Counseling Program at BGSU and receiving certification as a rehabilitation counselor (CRC), I decided to continue in academia and pursue a doctoral degree. Currently I am a first-year doctoral student in the Counseling Rehabilitation Leadership program at George Washington University (GW). While still a member of the NRA, I also joined the American Counseling Association (ACA) and the GW chapter of the counseling fraternity, Chi Sigma Iota (CSI). This past spring I had the opportunity to attend the ACA Conference in Washington. I attended sessions related to rehabilitation and counseling and was able to meet leading professionals in these studies. As a result of common interests and remaining in communication, I was afforded the opportunity to present with two colleagues on aging and rehabilitation. Since the presentation I have been contacted on two other occasions to present similar information. My purpose in telling this brief history of a portion of my academic and professional opportunities is to urge rehabilitation professionals and organizations to create opportunities for students to become involved in your organizations and research. Recently I had the honor to serve as the Public Relations Officer for the GW chapter of CSI Board. It is among my goals to encourage students to become involved in professional organizations and seek out opportunities with other rehabilitation professionals. Volunteering is an excellent strategy to becoming an active professional in rehabilitation. ? Editor's Note: Student members of NCRE are an important part of the organization and are given an opportunity through the NCRE Newsletter to share their ideas with rehabilitation faculty and other students. Students are encouraged to submit articles about their experiences as rehabilitation students. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ NCRE National Conference February 22 - 25, 2001 • Tucson, Arizona C A L L F O R P R O G R A M P R O P O S A L S The Conference theme is "New Visions." Call for programs is being made in the following areas: • Surviving and Thriving in Academia • Maintaining Integrity and Productivity • Balancing Education, Teaching, Research, and Community Service • Catching Up and Keeping Up with Technology • Faculty Research • Dissertation Research • Ethics - CRCC Cannons • Mentoring • Professional Partnerships • International Rehabilitation • Continuing Education • Innovative Curriculum Approaches • Marketing Rehabilitation Education Proposal Presentation To submit a proposal, prepare five copies of a written document and diskette version using the following outline. The following outline must be followed and all information must be provided as requested. \ Put the title and contact person's name at the top of each page. \ Number each page. \ Title: Make it short - no longer than 80 characters, punctuation marks and spaces. Make it simple and factual. Presentation Format • Preference given to panel presentation proposals. • Length of concurrent sessions is 1 hour and 15 minutes. • Poster sessions available. Main Presenter and Contact Person The main presenter is also the contact person and the chair of the program. This person is responsible for notifying all other participants of acceptance, rejection, scheduling and any other information provided by NCRE. • List the main presenter's contact information. Provide work affiliation, primary mailing address, daytime and evening telephone numbers, fax number, and e-mail address. • In a brief paragraph, give the main presenter's qualifications. List degrees, areas of specialization, current position and employer, immediate past position and employer, and number of publications and presentations. Co-Presenter(s) List all additional co-presenters providing primary mailing address, daytime and evening telephone numbers, fax number and e-mail address at the time of proposal submission. No more than five presenters, including the chair, per program will be listed in the program. Rationale for the Proposal Indicate whether your proposal is based on theory, research and/or practice. Content Description • Please state type of presentation: Panel presentation, individual presentation, poster presentation. • Length of Description - Do not exceed 150 words for the panel and individual presentations and 100 words for poster sessions. Be as concise as possible and describe (a) learning objectives, (b) educational content, (c) how you will structure the presentation in order to involve the audience (e.g., case example discussion, exercises), and (d) the kinds of materials each attendee will be given. Audiovisual Equipment NCRE will provide an overhead projector and screen at no cost to you. Poster sessions will not have audio-visual equipment. Should you require any other additional equipment, NCRE staff will provide you with information on ordering the equipment at your expense. CONFERENCE PROGRAM GUIDE Description Summary In 50 words or less, describe your presentation. Include only the key points and benefits to attendees. Please note--only the first 50 words will be printed and will represent your session in the conference program. Space Limitations Due to space limitations, not all programs can be accepted in the format submitted. Please indicate whether or not you would accept changing the format of your session to a poster session format. Accept _______________ Do Not Accept _______________ Availability of Presenter Submission of this proposal is an acknowledgment that all proposal participants agree to: • Be available to present the program on any day of the conference. • Not charge a separate fee for attending your session. • Pay the registration fee to attend the conference. Please submit five hard copies of your proposal and one PC compatible diskette in WordPerfect 9.0 or lower version, ASCII, or Word 7.0 or lower version for Windows 98 postmarked no later than Friday, October 27, 2000. Send proposals to: Dr. Colleen Etzbach NCRE Program Chair Emporia State University 1200 Commercial, Box 4036 Emporia, Kansas 66801 Phone: (316) 341-5798 Email: etzbachc@emporia.edu Early submissions will be appreciated! ? ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- NCRE CALENDAR August 4-8, 2000 108th Annual APA Convention Washington, D.C. Info: www.apa.org/convention or convention@apa.org September 11-13, 2000 Disability & Employment 2000 Philadelphia, PA Info: www.gwu.edu/~rrcep/national.html October 15-17, 2000 NCRE/RSA/CSAVR Conference Washington, D.C. Info: www.gwu.edu/~rrcep/ncre.htm This training conference will be held at the Marriott Courtyard Hotel near Union Station in Washington D.C. You should be getting registration materials in the mail shortly. There will be NCRE membership and board meetings Sunday, October 15. The board meeting is scheduled for 8:30 a.m. and the membership meeting is scheduled for 11:oo a.m. Be sure to mark your calendars now! February 22-25, 2001 NCRE Spring Conference Tucson, AZ NCRE will sponsor its own spring conference in 2001 at the Sheraton Tucson Hotel and Suites, 5151 East Grant Road, Tucson, Arizona. This promises to be a spectacular event for NCRE members ands friends. You can come to Tucson and enjoy spring-like weather in February and participate in some exciting professional development. Watch for more details in the near future. Please submit calendar items with date, event name, location, and contact information to: halcain@cc.usu.edu .? ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Editors of REHABILITATION EDUCATION invite submissions of: • REGULAR ARTICLES • BRIEF ARTICLES • REVIEW ARTICLES • TEACHING TIPS • PROPOSALS FOR SPECIAL ISSUES & SPECIAL FEATURES CONTACT: Dan Cook or Brian Bolton University of Arkansas West Avenue Annex Fayetteville AR 72701 EMAIL: dcook@comp.uark.edu FAX: 501-575-3253 PHONE: 501-575-3658 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- POSTED POSITIONS University of Wisconsin-Stout • RESEARCH SCIENTIST • • RESEARCH SCIENTIST-COORDINATOR • Research and Training Center The University of Wisconsin-Stout Research and Training Center is recruiting for two positions: Research Scientist and a Research Scientist-Coordinator. Both positions will be responsible for conducting and disseminating scientifically and programmatically relevant applied research on issues of significance to persons with disabilities and to community rehabilitation programs. The Scientist-Coordinator will also have day-to-day responsibilities for coordination of research conducted by the RTC. Minimum qualifications for these positions are: (a) a doctorate in rehabilitation, counseling, psychology, special education, sociology, economics or related field or a master's degree (e.g., ABD) with two or more years work experience in community-based rehabilitation or state vocational rehabilitation agencies; (b) training in research design, measurement, and statistics; (c) two years experience in conducting applied research (five years for coordinator); (d) evidence of research productivity; (e) ability to travel independently; and, (f) experience in coordinating research (for applicants for the Scientist-Coordinator position). Screening will begin on June 1, 2000. Applications must be by mail (e.g., U.S. Postal, UPS, Federal Express). Faxed or emailed applications will not be accepted. Applications should be addressed to Fredrick E. Menz, Chair, Search Committee, Research and Training Center, Stout Vocational Rehabilitation Institute, College of Human Development, University of Wisconsin-Stout, Menomonie, WI 54751. F or inquiries, job descriptions, and additional information contact the Chair via e-mail (rtc@uwstout.edu), by phone (715-232-2236 voice; 715-232-5025 TDD; 715-232-2251 FAX), or by visiting our Website: www.rtc.uwstout.edu. The University of Wisconsin-Stout is an AA/EO institution committed to diversity in its people and programs. Women and members of ethnic minority groups are encouraged to apply. ************************************************************************************** West Virginia University • ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR & COORDINATOR OF REHABILITATION COUNSELING • College of Human Resources & Education The Department of Counseling, Rehabilitation Counseling & Counseling Psychology invites applications for a tenure track faculty position at the rank of Associate Professor to begin January 1, 2001. Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience. The Rehabilitation Counseling Program is located within the College of Human Resources & Education. The program is nationally accredited by the Council on Rehabilitation Education, Inc. (CORE) and is part of a comprehensive department that also includes a master's degree Counseling program accredited by Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP) and a doctoral program (Ph.D.) in Counseling Psychology which is accredited by the American Psychological Association (APA). The Rehabilitation Counseling area of study offers a master's degree in rehabilitation counseling. Graduates qualify for certification as a Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC) as well as West Virginia Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) certification. The unit and program are also accredited by the West Virginia Department of Education and National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE). Faculty and students endeavor to take a broad approach to rehabilitation counseling applying the knowledge of the impact of disability with career and personal counseling skills. Qualifications: Completed doctorate in Rehabilitation Counseling, Counseling Psychology or Counselor Education; CRC status; training, experience in rehabilitation counseling and a minimum of three years teaching experience in a CORE accredited master's program. A successful candidate will be required to achieve the rank of Associate Professor which mandates demonstrated competency in teaching, service, research and scholarly activities. It is desirable for applicants to have the experience and ability to direct dissertations in the Ph.D. Counseling Psychology program particularly those with a rehabilitation or disability focus. It is preferable that applicants be license eligible as a psychologist in West Virginia. Responsibilities: Responsible for instruction in the rehabilitation counseling certification program as well as related master's level counseling coursework. Instruction will include coursework in practicum and internship supervision and in rehabilitation counseling principles and practices. Program coordination responsibilities include oversight and maintenance of CORE standards, liaison with students, faculty, administration and the rehabilitation community and assisting the department chair in scheduling and budgeting for the program. The coordinator receives a one-third time course release. Application Process: Applicants must send letter of application stating teaching, service and research goals: vita and submit names, addresses and telephone numbers of three references to the Rehabilitation Counseling Search Committee Chair; Department of Counseling, Rehabilitation Counseling, & Counseling Psychology; 502 Allen Hall; P.O. Box 6122; Morgantown, WV 26506-6122. Review of candidates will begin on September 1, 2000 until the position is filled. Interested candidates are invited to view our WVU home page at http://www.wvu.edu. West Virginia University is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer that accommodates the needs of persons with disabilities. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. *********************************************************************************************** Virginia Commonwealth University • ASSISTANT PROFESSOR • Department of Rehabilitation Applications invited for tenure-eligible faculty position at Assistant Professor rank. Requires: Proven expertise in rehabilitation counseling; Ph.D. in Rehabilitation Psychology, Rehabilitation Counseling, Rehabilitation Services, or related field; eligibility for certification as Rehabilitation Counselor; demonstrated record of excellence in research, teaching, service, program evaluation and grant writing; ability to provide clinical supervision and instruction in required M.S. level courses, especially multicultural counseling. Appointment contingent upon funding. Review of applications begins August 3, 2000. Send letter of application, vita and three letters of reference to Dr. Richard Luck, Chair, Search Committee, Department of Rehabilitation Counseling, Virginia Commonwealth University, P.O. Box 980330, Richmond, VA, 23298. Electronic submissions will not be accepted. VCU is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. Women, minorities, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ NCRE MEMBERSHIP Members of the National Council on Rehabilitation Education represent rehabilitation educators, trainers, researchers, doctoral students, and others who are primarily concerned with the preparation and maintenance of professional standards for individuals who provide services to persons with disabilities. Membership categories include Institutional Membership, Certified Individual Membership, Associate Individual Membership, Associate Institutional/Program Membership, and Student Membership. For more information about NCRE membership, contact: Dr. Garth M. Eldredge NCRE Administrative Office Utah State University 2870 Old Main Hill • Logan UT 84322-2870 Phone: (435) 797-3241 • Fax: (435) 797-3572 E-mail: GarthE@coe.usu.edu You may also visit the NCRE web site at www.nchrtm.okstate.edu/NCRE ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- This is a newsletter published quarterly by the National Council on Rehabilitation Education. It is also available in PDF and TEXT format at NCRE's web site: www.nchrtm.okstate.edu/NCRE. EDITOR: Hal Cain, Ph.D. PRODUCTION MANAGER & DESIGNER: Estelle Ritchie PRODUCTION ASSISTANT: Susan Nash Submissions to this newsletter need to be electronic in one of the following formats: 1) Word-Perfect 5.0 or higher; 2) MS Word 5.0 or higher; or 3) ASCII text. Disks may be mailed to the Editor or sent as e-mail attachments. Please include your contact information with submissions. Deadlines for submissions are: FALL issue September 15th WINTER issue December 15th SPRING issue March 15th SUMMER issue June 15th Submit disks by mail to: Dr. Hal Cain Dept. of Special Ed. & Rehabilitation Utah State University 2870 Old Main Hill Logan UT 84322-2870 Submit e-mail & attachments to: HalCain@cc.usu.edu